Housed in a renovated 18th century building, Restaurant August has been restored to its original grenadier, preserving its old world architecture & integrity. Restaurant August; 301 Tchoupitoulas in the Historic District of New Orleans just blocks from the French Quarter is one of New Orleans finest restaurants. Chef John Besh, Food and Wine Magazines Best Chef of 1999, prepares contemporary French Cuisine with an emphasis on ingredients indigenous to Louisiana. Restaurant August is the Food & Wine experience of New Orleans with exceptional service & atmosphere.